The Machete, to which constant references are made, is the implement ased in cutting sugar cane. The weapon, however, is longer and narrower han the ordinary machete, and is very deadly in the hands of the insurgents.

GUBAN PATRIOTS FIGHTING FROM THE TREE TOPS

Concealing themselves in the tops of palm trees, the insurgents make attacks as represented in the engraving. This mode of warfare is adopted for the purpose of concealment from the enemy, and with practiced riflemen is most destructive.

FOR FREEDOM

CONTAINING

A COMPLETE RECORD OF SPANISH TYRANNY AND OPPRESSION
SCENES OF VIOLENCE AND BLOODSHED;

Daring Deeds of Cuban Heroes and Patriots

THRILLING INCIDENTS OF THE CONFLICT; AMERICAN AID FOR
THE CAUSE OF CUBA; SECRET EXPEDITIONS; INSIDE
FACTS OF THE WAR, ETC., ETC.

GREAT RESOURCES; PRODUCTS AND SCENERY OF THE "QUEEN
OF THE ANTILLES;" MANNERS AND CUSTOMS

OF THE PEOPLE, ETC., ETC.

BY

Senor GONZALO de QUESADA

Chargé d'Affaires of the Republic of Cuba, at Washington, D. C.

AND

HENRY DAVENPORT NORTHROP

The well-known author

TO WHICH IS ADDED A FULL ACCOUNT OF THE DESTRUCTION
OF THE BATTLESHIP "MAINE" AND THE REPORT OF THE
NAVAL BOARD; HURRIED PREPARATIONS FOR
WAR WITH SPAIN, ETC., ETC.

Embellished with many Beautiful Phototype Engravings

F 1786 Q5

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1898, by J. R. JONES,

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C. All Rights Reserved.